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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Corrosion to centre of nearside chassis - not prescribed area
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Hoses around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis around damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis at anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 202n/s 110o/s 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both front, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Corrosion to centre of nearside chassis - not prescribed area
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Hoses around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Propshaft centre bearing noisy
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front damper lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner face of rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 103n/s 228o/s 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front damper lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner face of rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Corrosion to door steps/inner sills
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Propshaft centre bearing noisy
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit .75 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb is insecure (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Imbalance 46% ( 239 - 129 ) (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet release defective
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drivers seat deteriorated
Heavy corrosion in cab steps appears to be very close to seat belt prescribed areas
Nearside Front Bumper not fully secure
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Considered barely acceptable (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective
Corrosion to front outer sills/steps
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play to OSF kingpin
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary type cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion to front outer sills/steps
Nearside handbrake effort low
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play to OSF kingpin
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Corrosion to offside door step
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer face under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 140n/s 223o/s 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Corrosion to offside door step
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washers weak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at offside front brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside front (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis inner face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoring to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn offside front spring shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt damaged centre seatbelt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at offside front brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside front (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis inner face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoring to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lateral and radial movement in offside front king pin (2.5.A.3a)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism deteriorating
Engine oil leak
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement offside front spring (2.4.B.2)
Nearside front tyre perished
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread area. Ply/Cord not exposed
Power steering drive system deteriorating
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside front (2.5.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance. 36% (3.7.B.5b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement nearside front spring (2.4.B.2)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside front (2.7.3)
front brake application uneven n/s/f 218kgf. o/s/f 342kgf (3.7.B.2)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lateral and radial movement in offside front king pin (2.5.A.3a)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism deteriorating
Engine oil leak
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement offside front spring (2.4.B.2)
Nearside front tyre perished
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread area. Ply/Cord not exposed
Power steering drive system deteriorating
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside front (2.5.A.1a)
Residual fuel around injectors
Residual fuel at fuel tank
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
Residual fuel around injectors
Residual fuel at fuel tank
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns170 os94 = 45% (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear 34% (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear of cab floor (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
nearside rear brake grabbing
offside windscreen wiper deteriorating
scoring to nearside windscreen
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
drivers door catch mechanism deteriorating
drivers seat deteriorating
nearside door mirror glass missing
rear brake imbalance
scoring to windscreen
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
drivers door catch mechanism deteriorating
drivers seat deteriorating
nearside door mirror glass missing
rear brake imbalance
scoring to windscreen
Offside front brake disc slightly scored
Slight front brake imbalance
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washers weak
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake disc slightly scored
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washers weak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Water ingress to offside indicator lamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
washer bottle insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
washer bottle insecure
How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB?
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BF52 VBX is a 2002 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2002 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 61,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 VBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BF52 VBX is a 2002 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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